Swanwick Hall School

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Alfreton, DE551AE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.61
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.1%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Derby Road
Swanwick
Alfreton, DE551AE
Phone
1773602106
Website
swanwickhall.ttct.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142741
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AE
Website
https://www.swanwickhall.ttct.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Capacity
1,257 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,115
Free School Meals
37.2% (415 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
42 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
139
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,115 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(20 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
History (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(13 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Teamwork Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Swanwick Hall School. The Headteacher presents a mission to provide opportunities and experiences that enhance life choices and enable students to make a positive contribution to the world. The school emphasizes Ambition, Teamwork and Honesty, aims for a world-class, forward-looking education, and values safety, happiness and success for all students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Science Club Choir Library Leaders Chamber Ensemble Handbell Group Year 7 Science Club KS3 choir KS3 & 4 chamber ensemble KS4 handbell group

Sports

Badminton Football (girls and boys) Basketball Netball Rugby Trampoline Dodgeball

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3: English, Maths, Science, Spanish, History, Geography, Computer Science, Religious Education, Design & Technology, Physical Education, Art, Music, PSHE, Drama; Literacy is a key part of the curriculum with 50 minutes per week of literacy in KS3 and a focus on developing reading, writing and vocabulary. Key Stage 4: Years 10–11 core subjects English, Maths, and Combined Science; EBacc route (History or Geography + Spanish or French) or Three option subjects; inclusion of PE, PSHE and RE; a range of GCSEs and Technical Awards offered (e.g., Geography, History, RS, Art, Computer Science, French, Spanish; Engineering, Construction, Catering, Health & Social Care, Media Studies, Enterprise, Drama, Sports Studies, Music, iMedia). Key Stage 5: A-levels and Level 3 qualifications including subjects such as Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language & Literature, French, Geography, History, Maths, Philosophy & Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, and other options; Extended Project Qualification and English & maths GCSE re-takes; emphasis on employability, personal development and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

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